Effects of pre-conditioning and testing protocols on performance of different PV technologies

In order to compare panels produced using different technologies in a meaningful manner, it is important to use testing protocols that are relevant to each technology, and that provide results representative of the actual performance of the module under working conditions. Preconditioning process and testing protocols affect the module performance and must be controlled in order to obtain accurate comparisons. The effects of preconditioning processes and testing protocols on various PV technologies are studied and analyzed.